by Brenda L. Yoder | Apr 15, 2022 | Parenting
“I can’t tell my mom that. She’ll freak out.” It’s the thing kids say when we’re talking about hard things. My hope as a counselor or speaker is that kids will take the hardest things in their lives to their parents. But hearing...
by Cassie | Mar 25, 2020 | Encouragement, Parenting, Podcast Episodes
The last few weeks have been tough waters to navigate, friends! Please let us know how we can pray for you during the Stay at Home COVID 19 crisis! We continue with our series Valuing Motherhood during this time to bring encouragement, support, and some normalcy to...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jun 16, 2019 | Life
I was probably seven when, at a friend’s house, we found a nest full of baby birds. I looked at the birds and saw their necks stretched upward and their beaks wide open. It was the first time I’d seen baby birds up close. Curious, I touched one of the...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Jan 18, 2018 | Faith
I remember telling God I couldn’t let go of that inner part. It was the part of me I’d been protecting for twenty-five years, since I first realized my soul needed protecting at age 14. For me, an eating disorder, body image, and food protected my...
by Brenda L. Yoder | Oct 17, 2017 | Life
“And the Lord gave the people favor in sight of the Egyptians.” Exodus 11:3 Have you ever wondered why God allows hardship? You obey God in a situation or relationship, yet things get worse. You surrender your life or relationship to Him, yet things get...
